Event Management

Our BA Event Management degree in Nottingham helps you turn your passion for bringing people together into a fulfilling career.

You’ll gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in planning, organising, and executing various types of events. From music festivals to corporate events, comedy to sports matches, this degree will give you everything you need to succeed.

Become a master of organisation as you delve into the intricacies of event planning, logistics, and execution. Whether it’s coordinating with vendors, managing timelines, or troubleshooting on the fly, you’ll develop the skills needed to ensure every event runs seamlessly from start to finish.

You’ll forge lifelong connections with fellow students, industry professionals, and mentors. Through work placements, networking events, and hands-on projects, you’ll build a strong support system that will propel you to success in your career.

Key Features


• Learn from industry experts: Benefit from teaching by professionals actively working in diverse event sectors. Their real-time insights and case studies ensure your learning is current, relevant, and grounded in real-world practice.



• Build professional networks: From day one, engage in live projects, event simulations, and collaborative planning exercises that mirror the fast-paced nature of event design and delivery, building confidence and professional skills.



• Forge connections: through work placements, networking events, and hands-on projects, establishing a strong support system that will propel you to success in your career



• Focus on sustainability and innovation: Embrace a curriculum that emphasizes innovation and sustainability, preparing you to shape the future of events by creating experiences that are inclusive, responsible, and forward-thinking.



Employability

Your time at Nottingham School of Art & Design doesn’t have to stop once you finish your undergraduate course. Choose to continue your studies on our postgraduate degrees that can help you further develop your skills and obtain the experience you need to get a head start in your career.

You’ll leave Nottingham School of Art & Design with a long list of contacts and the skills, knowledge and experience to enter the global events industry. You will have the skills to work in small, medium and large scale event design and delivery, independently or in employment.

Whether as a freelance or contracted event worker you will be able to provide support in administrative operations and provide assistance to professional teams.

You’ll be capable of working in a range of event-related roles, such as production manager, event officer, infrastructure manager, marketing officer, assistant event manager, and events coordinator to mention a few.

You will be equipped to apply your skills in networking, communication, administration and management across the wider events and entertainment industry, providing you with ample employment pathways.

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is recognised as one of the UK's top three universities, ranking 1st for Course Quality and top five for Student Life and Employability (University Compare 2027).

Nottingham is one of the UK's top student cities and is located in one of England's most affordable regions. With more than 15,000 student rooms within walking distance of campus, there's accommodation to suit every budget. NTU also guarantees first-year accommodation for students studying in Nottingham (T&Cs apply).

Across five campuses in Nottingham and London, students benefit from world-class facilities, innovative learning spaces and a vibrant community. Whether you live on campus or commute, NTU offers an accessible and supportive student experience.

At NTU, you'll graduate with experience, not just a degree. Every course includes at least eight weeks of professional experience, backed by strong employer links, placement opportunities and long-term career support. NTU also offers Gold-rated teaching (TEF 2023) and is recognised for its high-quality teaching, excellent learning resources and student support.

Join NTU this September for academic excellence, career-focused learning and a thriving student community.